Realme Neo8 vs Redmi 13C

The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi 13C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 346,495); the Redmi 13C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo8
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 56
Battery 71
Portability 47
Value for money
Redmi 13C
Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 13
Battery 66
Portability 68
Value for money 52
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 13C better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Redmi 13C, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (56/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).

Realme Neo8: The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi 13C: The Redmi 13C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Neo8 Redmi 13C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3222272 346495
Geekbench Single 2903 420
Geekbench Multi 9602 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
DXOMark (camera) 63
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Launch price $130
Camera comparison
Realme Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Redmi 13C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Realme Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Redmi 13C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display
Battery and charging
Realme Neo8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Redmi 13C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Neo8 and Redmi 13C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
77/100
3222272 AnTuTu
Redmi 13C MediaTek Helio G85
36/100 -830.0%
346495 AnTuTu

Realme Neo8 leads Redmi 13C by 830.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Neo8
Price unknown
Redmi 13C
$130
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (94/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (56/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (68/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 13C?

The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Redmi 13C?

The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi 13C — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 13C?

The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Redmi 13C?

The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Redmi 13C?

The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi 13C is a better fit for everyday use.